Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Evita Soundtrack-Madonna Lyrics
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When I try to explain how I feel
That I still need your love after all that I've done
You won't believe me
All you will see is a girl you once knew
Although she's dressed up to the nines
At sixes and sevens with you
I had to let it happen, I had to change
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
So I chose freedom
Running around, trying everything new
But nothing impressed me at all
I never expected it to
Don't cry for me, Argentina
The truth is I never left you
All through my wild days
My mad existence
I kept my promise
Don't keep your distance
And as for fortune, and as for fame
I never invited them in
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
They are illusions
They are not the solutions they promised to be
The answer was here all the time
I love you and hope you love me
Don't cry for me, Argentina
Don't cry for me, Argentina
The truth is I never left you
All through my wild days
My mad existence
I kept my promise
Don't keep your distance
Have I said too much?
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
But all you have to do is look at me to know
That every word is true
In the song "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" from the Evita soundtrack performed by Madonna, the singer, Eva Perón, addresses the people of Argentina in a moment of self-reflection and vulnerability. The first verse sets the tone for the song as Eva acknowledges that her recent actions may be difficult for others to comprehend. She expresses her need for love and understanding despite any perceived mistakes or controversies surrounding her.
The lyrics continue to delve into Eva's transformation and growth as a person. She talks about the necessity of change in her life and the decision to break free from a confined and stagnant existence. Eva embraces freedom and new experiences, all while realizing that materialistic pursuits like fame and fortune are ultimately unfulfilling. She emphasizes that true happiness lies in genuine connections and love, rather than external validations.
Eva reassures Argentina that she never truly abandoned them, even during her tumultuous and turbulent times. She acknowledges her wild and unconventional ways, but asserts that her love and loyalty to the people remained unwavering. Despite her flaws and imperfections, Eva urges the listeners not to distance themselves from her, emphasizing the importance of acceptance and forgiveness.
The song concludes with Eva questioning if she has expressed herself adequately and offering a sincere plea for understanding. She asserts the authenticity of her words and emotions, inviting others to look beyond the surface and see her true intentions. Through these poignant lyrics, Eva Perón's complex character is portrayed as a mix of strength, vulnerability, and unwavering devotion to her people, making "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" a powerful anthem of acceptance and love.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
I know this might be hard for you to understand, but please try to see things from my perspective
When I try to explain how I feel
I want to express my emotions but finding the right words is challenging
That I still need your love after all that I've done
Even after everything I've been through, I still long for your love and support
You won't believe me
I understand if you doubt my sincerity
All you will see is a girl you once knew
You may only see the person I used to be, not who I have become
Although she's dressed up to the nines
Even though I may appear confident and put together
At sixes and sevens with you
I feel confused and uncertain when it comes to us
I had to let it happen, I had to change
Some things had to happen for me to grow and evolve as a person
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
I couldn't remain in a place of discomfort and struggle forever
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
Reflecting on my past, avoiding facing difficult truths
So I chose freedom
I made a decision to pursue my own sense of liberation
Running around, trying everything new
Exploring new experiences and opportunities
But nothing impressed me at all
Despite trying new things, nothing really captured my heart
I never expected it to
I didn't anticipate being deeply moved or changed by the new experiences
Don't cry for me, Argentina
Please don't shed tears for me, my beloved Argentina
The truth is I never left you
In reality, I have always remained connected to you
All through my wild days
Throughout my tumultuous and adventurous moments
My mad existence
In the midst of my chaotic and intense life
I kept my promise
I stayed true to my word and commitment
Don't keep your distance
Please don't stay away from me, stay close
And as for fortune, and as for fame
Regarding wealth and celebrity status
I never invited them in
I never actively pursued or sought after them
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
Even though it may have appeared that those were my ultimate goals
They are illusions
They are merely false perceptions and not true representations
They are not the solutions they promised to be
They didn't provide the answers or fulfillment they claimed to offer
The answer was here all the time
The solution was always right in front of me
I love you and hope you love me
I care deeply for you and wish for your love in return
Have I said too much?
Perhaps I've revealed more than I should have
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
I've shared everything on my mind with you
But all you have to do is look at me to know
Simply observe my actions and expressions to understand
That every word is true
My every statement is sincere and honest
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
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It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
When I try to explain how I feel
That I still need your love after all that I've done
You won't believe me, all you will see is a girl you once knew
Although she's dressed up to the nines
At sixes and sevens with you
I had to let it happen, I had to change
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
So I chose freedom, running around trying everything new
But nothing impressed me at all
I never expected it to
Don't cry for me, Argentina
The truth is, I never left you
All through my wild days, my mad existence
I kept my promise
Don't keep your distance
And as for fortune, and as for fame
I never invited them in
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired
They are illusions, they're not the solutions they promised to be
The answer was here all the time
I love you, and hope you love me
Don't cry for me, Argentina
Don't cry for me, Argentina
The truth is, I never left you
All through my wild days, my mad existence
I kept my promise
Don't keep your distance
Have I said too much?
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
But all you have to do is look at me to know
That every word is true
@NotCrazyLimitedEdition
Evita was by far Madonna’s best vocal work. Never before or after did we see her sing like that.
@leah6488
I actually only watched the movie a few days ago, and I feel the same way. I feel like It was one of the best musicals I have ever seen.
@bryanismyname7583
She wanted to prove she could do something different and worked hard at that. Too bad she never found another project to sustain that level of artistry. But it's similar to Diana Ross, in that she did one great movie ("Lady Sings the Blues") and declined in terms of her movie roles after that.
@mulliganstew72
She blew her vocals for this role. Her passion is second to none.
@christopherallen5521
Lucas Martins dos Santos Corrêa da Costa so true!
@christopherallen5521
Lucas Martins dos Santos Corrêa da Costa A real tribute to the history of Argentina. Sad her life was cut so short!
@2013LPN
"The truth is I never left you, all through my wild days, my mad existence....I kept my promise....dont keep your distance". -Best line...hands down.
@pua99100
I agree to disagree!!
@TheMOVIEMANIAC13
Paulo secreto oh shut it Lydia 😛🤪
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